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Build APIs with Kinesis API

Welcome to the Kinesis API tutorials section. These step-by-step guides will help you learn how to build powerful, robust APIs using the Kinesis API platform. Whether you're new to API development or an experienced developer looking to harness the full potential of Kinesis API, these tutorials will provide practical, hands-on experience.

About These Tutorials

Each tutorial in this section:

  • Walks through a complete, real-world example
  • Includes step-by-step instructions with screenshots
  • Explains core concepts as they're introduced
  • Provides working code that you can adapt for your own projects
  • Builds skills progressively from basic to advanced

Prerequisites

Before starting these tutorials, you should:

  • Have Kinesis API installed and running (see Installation)
  • Be familiar with basic API concepts
  • Understand HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
  • Have completed the initial setup of Kinesis API

Available Tutorials

Building a Simple Counter App

Difficulty: Beginner

This tutorial walks you through creating a basic counter API that demonstrates fundamental Kinesis API concepts. You'll learn how to:

  • Create a new project and collection
  • Define structures for your data
  • Build API routes for retrieving and updating the counter
  • Test your API using the Playground
  • Understand the basics of the X Engine

This is the perfect starting point if you're new to Kinesis API.

Implementing JWT Authentication

Difficulty: Intermediate

This tutorial guides you through implementing secure user authentication using JSON Web Tokens (JWT). You'll learn how to:

  • Create a user authentication system
  • Generate and validate JWTs
  • Secure your API routes

This tutorial builds on the fundamentals and introduces more advanced security concepts.

Approaching These Tutorials

We recommend following these tutorials in order, as each one builds on concepts introduced in previous tutorials. However, if you're already familiar with Kinesis API basics, you can jump directly to more advanced tutorials.

As you work through the tutorials:

  1. Take your time: Understand each step before moving to the next
  2. Experiment: Try modifying examples to see how things work
  3. Refer to documentation: Use the API Reference and other documentation when needed
  4. Troubleshoot: If something doesn't work, check for typos or review earlier steps

What You'll Learn

By completing these tutorials, you'll gain practical experience in:

  • Designing and implementing APIs with Kinesis API
  • Modeling data effectively using structures
  • Creating secure, efficient API routes using the X Engine
  • Testing and debugging your APIs
  • Implementing common patterns like authentication, data validation, and error handling

Getting Help

If you encounter difficulties while following these tutorials:

Ready to Begin?

Start with Building a Simple Counter App to begin your journey with Kinesis API!